Olalla Polar Bear Plunge

Annual Polar Bear Plunge rings in 2011.

Thrill-seekers jump off the bridge as they take part Saturday in the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Olalla. (MEEGAN M. REID | KITSAP SUN)

Meegan M. Reid

With her nose plugged, Charlotte Wolff of Gig Harbor plunges into the water Saturday as she takes part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Olalla. It was the Wolff’s first time taking part in the frigid event. (MEEGAN M. REID | KITSAP SUN)